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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Estherville, Estherville Municipal Airport (KEST)

Lat: 43.4°NLon: 94.75°WElev: 1316ft.

Thunderstorm

86°F

30°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NE 5 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1012.4 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index96°F (36°C)
Last update 17 Aug 5:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Ringsted IA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 6 to 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 7 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 9 to 11 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 3 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Ringsted IA
 43.33°N 94.41°W
Last Update:
6:06 pm CDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2025
 
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